Red Lion E6 in Newham

I popped in randomly today for a sunday lunch which was a chance choice. I'm so glad that I did as it was made to perfection (chicken). As soon as I heard the Italian accents I knew the food was going to be first class. (ie i've never met an italian who will settle on food!) I've been here over the years and the management got it all so wrong; with the food, the cleanliness of the loos and service and now in 2024 its worlds away from the previous owners. Its spot on. Chef Tudoor (spel?!) was a delight with his cooking and so sweet to chat to. Highly recommend this local pub which is just the right size - not too big or too small, just right with a pool table too. Thanks for the delicious food today chef and the happy staff Michael and Darren (I think - sorry). Ill defo be back esp for the pub quiz on wednesday and can't wait to see what they do with the big garden at the back in the summer....roll on sunshine!

Great for families, Pizza were a huge hit. Roast beef slightly disappointing due to it being overdone, decent size portions

Sorry to say this but I will not be returning to this venue. Firstly the music was so loud that I was unable to hold a conversation with the people at my table and eventually I developed ear pain which is still sensitive after 24 hours. My request to turn down the volume was refused. Secondly the space is not large enough for the pool/snooker table they have. A cue nearly hit my face and blokes were stepping back into me at my seated table to position themselves around the pool table with complete disregard for my private space. The pizza was nice although expensive. The staff were nice enough but they could have done with an extra pair of hands. The toilets were clean but on the small side. If you do go my advice is to avoid music night and avoid sitting near the pool table.

I have eaten in this pub quite a few times over recent years and it has always been great but today was not good at all . When meat option pizzas were ordered they arrived with no meat on them when told the waiter replied “ oh they must have forgotten “ when asked it they were going to bring it they didn’t answer . A child’s portion of mac and cheese arrived so hot that it would have taken a child’s skin off !! Nice place nice company but the product was too expensive and very poor quality . Please feel free to contact me Red Lion !!

Great service and recommendations from the manager Paul. Lovely ambience and staff! Also, lovely beer garden! Will definitely return!

Having walked and driven past the Pub on numerous occasions. I decided to visit on this lovely sunny day. My friend said she had been there before when it first opened.so I was looking forward to having food and a few pints. It was virtually empty and zero atmosphere. The bar staff hardly spoke and zero customer service. I was shocked to be charge £11.50 for a pint and a bottle of cider. I paid £10.50 for the same combo up in Hammersmith by the Apollo a few days before. The Garden area was dirty, weeds growing and sofa in disrepair. Cobwebs, bird poo, muck on the booths. Parasol not open and covered in mold. Paint worn off and gravel all over the place. My friend got the menu and we decided on lasagna and gnocchi. So, she went up to order only to be told they don’t do lasagna on Sunday. For us that was the final straw and we quickly left. I understand that pubs have been hit hard by Covid and considering that it’s right by the park and bus stop. It had so much potential to be a great pub . A good clean and a lower of prices would be a good start. Add a child friendly section and it be packed. Best to avoid at all cost

The service was appalling. The barmaid was rude and dismissive. The door was wide open and it was absolutely freezing in there. The food. The roast dinner was the worst roast dinner we've ever had and it's not cheap. The beef was fatty and chewy and cut really thick. The potatoes were hard and undercooked. No flavour. The carrots tasted odd and the Yorkshire pudding was as flat as a pancake. We left most of it, and I've felt sick since. Don't recommend. Won't be returning and will stick the the other better offerings for food in East Ham.

Staying locally with work my husband, myself and our dog. Popped in last night at four and were served by Usaif who was so friendly and lovely that we decided to go back today. The opening times said today from three so as the weather was pouring down we decided to pop to the pub. It was three thirty the door was locked but the lights were on, a pleasant young man invited us in and said to wait as he needed to check us in. He came back and was told to tell us that they weren’t open till four. We were back out into the horrendous rain when surely at 15:40 they could of allowed us to sit and even open a tab, so awful. We had arranged to meet a large party of clients there early tomorrow prior to their match bookings but not now. Whoever refused us entry at 15:40 when clearly advertising opening at three on the door needs a huge lesson in hospitality… shame

Terrible service. Struggled to get someone to take drinks order. Food order not processed and no apology just excuses which did not explain how everybody else managed to get their orders apart from us, the only people of colour customers. Not the same since management change.

One of our only locals and you can’t go wrong really. Pub with good pizza, great garden and okay choice of beers. Friendly staff and busy atmosphere.

Despite living in the area since 1979, we'd never visited the pub while it's previous incarnation as The Hammers. However, at the start of 2017 it was reopened and remodelled by The Dirty Liqueur Company, reverting to it's original name The Red Lion. It's a small and comfortable cosy pub that features a fine large south-west facing garden at the rear - ideal for warm sunny afternoons. Food-wise, it's main claim to fame is it's excellent sour-dough pizzas plus roast dinners on Sunday which we've yet to try. It features regular DJ's (such as The Tootal Twins), a weekly quiz night and live music (usually) upstairs twice a month on alternate Sunday late afternoons/early evenings. So why do I only mark my local with only three out of five you may ask? Despite being reopened for less that two years, it is now on it's fourth (or perhaps fifth?) manager - they seem to last on average about six months before quitting (or being pushed?) - meaning the pub seriously lacks continuity. Also, when it reopened, it offered a small changing range of real ales. This was subsequently reduced to one - not a problem providing it was decent - and understandable given the size of the pub perhaps? However, over the last month or two, real ale has vanished completely (the four hand-pumps on the bar are looking very forlorn!). The alternatives available being a decent range of "craft/keg" beers at the typical price of around £5.50 per pint. Personally, I don't have a particular problem drinking them (especially while sitting in the pub garden during the summer) - but it would be nice to be given the choice, and I know of other regular customers who now prefer to drink in the Antic Pub Company run Denmark Arms which is a very short walk away and offers a range of (usually) three excellent and reasonably priced real ales. Others prefer to go to the local Wetherspoons pub - but we won't talk about that! Various excuses have been offered for the disappearance of real ale in The Red Lion - waiting for a new cooler (whatever that is?) to be installed in the cellar being the most popular. The result being that every-time we head to The Red Lion "I wonder if they've got any decent beer on?" has become a (long) running joke.

Had the most amazing time at The Red Lion tonight with my friends. Alessandro is the best, so friendly and welcoming and helped us with our Christmas event too! Cool place with funky music. A great little venue!

A great, relaxed night out at Red Lion - Alejandro was particularly attentive! Highly recommended for delicious pizza!

Decided to head out for a quick evening tipple and headed to the local Red Lion. As we entered we were greeted by a Warm, friendly, lively venue. A DJ playing on vinyls and just a cool crowd of people enjoying Friday night drinks and friendship. Not forgetting the wonderful hospitality on the bar. Alejandro was a wonderful host. Funny and very attentive. Looks like this might be our new drinking Hole!

Recommend to me by a friend as a great child friendly pub / pizza restaurant in the day, I’ve been coming back for over a year now. There are different events on frequently (weekly pub quiz is our favourite). Their pizzas are awesome and there are vegan options available. The staff are always friendly and helpful and create a really welcoming atmosphere. They are also dog friendly which is great for dog owners and dog lovers alike!

Music: 10/10 Pizzas: 10/10 (even the vegan options) Service: 10/10 I often come every Wednesday's for quiz night and I always have an awesome night. Sourdough Saloon pizzas are the bomb.com, and even cater for vegans! Alejandro and his staff are always friendly and provide...

Excellent Pub and Pizza in the heart of East London. Alejandro and the staff here are always very friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere is cosy. They have various events on specific days of the week and we always participate in the brilliant little pub...

Amazing little pub in the east end where the staff are super friendly and drinks are well priced. We often go for the weekly pub quiz on a Wednesday, and would highly recommend you attend one of their events. Alejandro and all the staff make sure your super welcome in this quaint east end pub! Also order some of their sourdough pizzas, there are so many options including vegan and all are delicious!!! Highly recommend you come and visit! Stacey

Living in Upton Park might feel a million miles away from the trendy east end locals of Dalston and Hackney Wick..... But meet the Red Lion High Street South, great ambience, great staff Alesandro was a great bar tender along with the great girls. Music...

I have been here many times. Love the pizzas, cocktails, venue and service. I often order in their pizzas as well as they are the bomb. Again had a great night here with friends, was here last week with the family as well - it...

Food was amazing, great environment, and manager Alejandro was lovely and attentive and made our visit very memorable. overall great experience!

We went for drinks on Friday night. I could definitely recommend it. The best place in the area. Alejandro was very kind and helpful with our cocktails.

From the food to the music to Alejandro behind the bar, everything is 10/10. Pizza is great , the mac and cheese is the DIE FOR ! The djs are stupendous & fits the the place just fine. Definitely recommend the place . Pizza &...

brilliant food, atmosphere and music. Alejandro is a wonderful host! The DJs have a banging music selection and i will be back again!

We had a wonderful visit to the pub tonight! We have never been before and it really is the jewel of East Ham! I had the best cocktails ever and the staff were very attentive! Especially Ajehandro (I think his name) the pizzas were delicious...

Amazing place, great music and super stuff. Especially Alexandro. Pizza taste great and the service is great I would suggest to come and with the people who loves dancing.

Fantastic pub with lively music 😁 the staff are very friendly, especially Alejandro. Thank you everyone at Red lion for being so welcoming x

When they first opened I went for a pizza as that seemed their speciality but I was hugely disappointed as the pizza was dry and had little topping. A few months later and an over priced disgusting coffee later I thought I'd try it once...

We stopped in for supper. We ordered two pizzas and a bottle of white wine, which cost £49.95. That seems expensive for East Ham, to us. The pizzas were tasty and hot, but it would have been nice to be able to order a side...

Went for a pub quiz with some friends and had a thoroughly good time. We shared two pizzas between four and they were very nice pizzas. Alejandro (not sure if I have spelt this correctly) was very attentive, ensuring we were well looked after. They...

Highly recommended by a friend for pizzas -- this pub did not disappoint. The sourdough pizzas were perfect for lunch and the place had the ambience of a friendly neighborhood pub. We got chatting with a couple who had brought their dogs. They said it...

Came here with colleagues for Friday night drinks and pizza. Great decor and large beer garden (if you are lucky enough to catch a few rays). We got to enjoy a great selection of early Ska tracks whilst we were there. Good selection of gins...

I came here with a friend for lunch and was blown away by the interior. It’s so nice to see a trendy pub in East Ham! We had heard through the grape vine that the food was pretty decent - so I went with a...

Not a bad menu and drinks are pricey but worth it for the atmosphere. They lay on some good nights and events so keep watching their instagram page. Fantastic beer garden. If you take dogs in the evening, the music can be quiet loud so...

Been here a few times. Need a decent pub in the area.Lovely decor and huge beer garden. Great tasting pizzas and platters. Good variety of drinks although slightly overpriced for the area.

Drop in here from time to time and the welcome is always warm. The ambiance is excellent and their burgers and pizzas are truly wonderful. They do an absolutely excellent meat platter so give that a try. The one negative is that their drinks menu...

My friend Fo held her dads 90th birthday party in the red lion last night and it was the perfect venue. We had the tented area of the beer garden and over 50 family and friends attended. We started at 5 and finished at 130!...

Overall, I wanted to say I had a good experience here but the Manager is one of the most unwelcoming establishment managers I’ve come across in London! We had booked tables in advance for a large group for a party, the Manager made a very...

One of the byproducts of East London gentrification is the mushrooming of pretty trendy pubs in formerly inconceivable locations. The Red Lion is an example of this with hip interiors, hip clientele, craft beer and sourdough pizza. There is a beer garden in the back...

Visited recently for the Wednesday quiz night. my son ordered his usual tipple of jack Daniels. It did not taste right so he complained to the blonde female bar staff. She rejected his complaint, declared herself in charge and advised my son that he would...

A group of us went along for Sunday lunch, some regulars, some occasional visitors and some overseas visitors. We had a great time, all very happy with the food, and what a variety we chose; the typical Sunday lunchers went for the very generous roast...

Very friendly, delicious food, beautiful garden. Oh did I mention the food was delicious?! 😋 I had my 6 month old son with me and was offered help by the gentleman who served me. Very clean venue too....

I've visited a couple of times now and both times have had a lovely evening and thoroughly enjoyed the food. (I am one of those that prefer a plate when eating but that's a personal thought and doesn't detract from the fact it is lovely...

Booked a table at the Red lion for Mothers day! Food was great, the staff were very friendly and even got a complimentary glass of proseco with our meal! Great atmosphere.. Will be returning ..

I had heard about this new establishment from some friends, and decided it would be a nice place to go to for a Mothers Day Sunday afternoon Roast as we live relatively close by. From the moment we walked in we were taken care of...

I was very much looking forward to taking my mum to the Red Lion for Mother’s Day. I had booked a table but unfortunately as soon as we arrived one member of staff, who appeared to be a manager, was unfriendly and unwelcoming. From the...

First time to this establishment, and hopefully not the last. Not sure about local lagers, but the guy behind the bar was more than helpful in recommending and letting me sample a few. I think next time i will sample the food

£5.50 for a pint in East Ham is outrageous. Add to this that said pint was completely flat, and the place is full of kids running riot, and I won't be coming back.

Visited this recently opened and totally refurbished bar and kitchen for Sunday lunch with family and was very impressed with the amazing job the owners have made of what was a very tired looking Hammers pub,cool stylish interior think Hoxton -shorediitch kind of vibe with...

I was so surprised by how good the steak was for the price. Highly recommended 👌🏻 Also watch the pizzas coming out, so definitely will be back for that as they looked delicious